Make sure you reply to a Fencing notice within 30 days and we suggest you reply
in writing.

See below what can happen if you dont.

The new Fences Amendment Bill 2014

Part 2 Amendments to the Fences Act 1968

19. Procedure if adjoining owner has not responded or cannot be located An owner of land may commence fencing works and any subsidiary works without agreement from the owner of the adjoining land
if (a) the owner gives the owner of the adjoining land a fencing notice and the owner of the adjoining land has not responded within 30 days from the day the fencing notice was given; or
(b) after making reasonable inquiries, the owner of the adjoining land is unable to be located.